Workout Clothes Can Be Expensive. Here’s How to Shop Smarter.

WSJ Your Money Briefing

The Wall Street Journal

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🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Planning to hit the gym more in 2025 but don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on new workout gear? Wall Street Journal contributor Grace Cook joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss which items are worth the splurge and which items you should skip. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Are you a smart booker or a silly booker?
0:07.4	Smart bookers get access to a three airport lounge by booking a five-star holiday with On the Beach.
0:13.8	Silly bookers?
0:14.8	Well, enjoy those cues at the bar.
0:17.1	Stop booking around and visit on the beach.com.
0:22.2	Conditions apply.
0:25.6	Seven night minimum stay outbound only from selected airports for up to six people,
0:26.4	at all protected.
0:35.5	Here's your money briefing for Tuesday, February 4th.
0:37.8	I'm Mariana Aspuru for the Wall Street Journal.
0:46.2	It's okay if your New Year's resolution of getting in shape or saving money has fallen to the wayside. Remember, it's only February. To get yourself back on track, you might want to revamp
0:52.6	your gym wardrobe, but how much will it cost you?
0:55.8	The main hurdle is actually finding those basics that you feel comfortable in to get you out in the first place.
1:01.9	Investing in your long-term wellbeing and health is actually very justifiable.
1:07.9	And if you feel good wearing something and it makes you want to wear it and want to work out, then ultimately that's an excellent investment.
1:15.6	Wall Street Journal contributor Grace Cook joins me to discuss what items to splurge on and where you can cut costs after the break. From Allo Yoga to Lulu Lemon, the sportswear market is booming.
1:46.2	So how can you get in shape and look stylish at the gym without breaking the bank?
1:50.8	Wall Street Journal contributor Grace Cook joins me.
1:53.6	Grace, you wrote about how to spend money on workout clothes.
1:56.8	Is this something you deal with?
1:59.0	All the time.
2:00.3	I am a marathon runner.
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